Teacher / Educator Preparation Programs
The College of Education represents the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) at Southern Connecticut State University. The EPP offers State-Approved Certification Programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The EPP Programs
Initial Certification programs prepare candidates for the first license to teach.
Advanced certification programs are programs for (1) the continuing education of teachers who have previously competed initial preparation or (2) the preparation of other school professionals.
| Remedial Reading & Language Arts (PK-12) | MS / SYC / Graduate Certificate |
| Reading & Language Arts Consultant (PK-12) | SYC / Post Masters Certificate |
| School Library Media (PK-12) | Graduate Certificate (with or without MLIS) |
| School Counseling (PK-12) | MS / Graduate Certificate |
| School Psychologist (PK-12) | SYC |
| Intermediate Administration (PK-12) | SYC / PMC (option available for students pursing EdD) |
| Speech & Language Pathologist (PK-12) | MS |
Admission Requirements & Academic Standards
For admission, refer to the University Catalog and to the Undergraduate pre-education major handbooks.
To apply: Undergraduate application
For academic standards, refer to the University Catalog and to the Student Handbook.
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For admission, refer to the University Catalog.
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To apply: Graduate application
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For Academic Standards, refer to the University Catalog and to the Student Handbook (MAT, SLMP).
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For the MAT programs, the requirements by certification area for admission are listed here.
Student Handbooks and Resources
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Petition to student teach with outstanding requirements
Applying for Connecticut Educator Certification
Guidance on CT Teacher Certification Application Process- refer to this document
To request the Certification Officer’s recommendation, complete and submit the form linked here: Institutional Recommendation Request
Guidance on CT Teacher Certification for Advanced programs (Educational Leadership, Reading, School Counseling, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology) (pdf)
For questions or inquiries: certification@southernct.edu
Contact information for inquiries
Contact Information
- For certification questions: certification@southernct.edu
- For admissions questions: coeadmissions@southernct.edu
- For clinical placement questions: scsuteachered@southernct.edu